Welding & Fabrication Instructor: Mentor the Next Gen

6 Degrees Search; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

PTO & Holidays

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Support

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Welding & Fabrication Instructor in the Rocky Mountain region. The role moves from shop floor to leadership, mentoring the next generation of tradespeople while keeping hands-on welding experience.

Ideal candidate has 7+ years in welding/fabrication, strong blueprint skills, and the ability to learn CNC/digital tools. The position offers a competitive salary, full benefits, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and professional development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of welding and fabrication experience.
• Strong blueprint reading and layout skills.
• Familiarity with CNC and digital shop tools or willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Industry certifications (AWS, API) are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach welding techniques (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW) through lectures and hands-on shop instruction.
• Demonstrate equipment use—including CNC plasma tables and automated cutters.
• Support students with shop safety, accurate measuring, layout, and cutting.
• Utilize grading software and collaborate on curriculum development and projects.

Skills

Welding & Fabrication Experience

Blueprint Reading

CNC & Digital Shop Tools

Communication

Team Player

AWS/API Certifications Bonus

Tools

CNC Plasma Tables

Automated Cutters

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Welding & Fabrication Instructor in the Rocky Mountain region. The role moves from shop floor to leadership, mentoring the next generation of tradespeople while keeping hands-on welding experience.

Ideal candidate has 7+ years in welding/fabrication, strong blueprint skills, and the ability to learn CNC/digital tools. The position offers a competitive salary, full benefits, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and professional development.